Homeward Bound: The Meaning Of Home

Dr. Tim Thayne, who is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Homeward Bound, was interviewed by Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio about the ideal of “home” as a safe harbor and how this image has assisted family members navigate through troubled times together. About Tim Thayne and Homeward Bound Tim Thayne, PH.D., LMFT, is the founder and CEO of Homeward Bound. After receiving his doctorate...

Understanding Restorative Practices And Mental Health

Julia Steiny, a Rhode Island author and education consultant was recently invited to the Struggling Teenagers weekly radio show. On L.A. Talk Radio, she went over a new concept in helping at risk-teens with host Lon Woodbury, describing exactly how restorative practices and mental health can work in harmony to heal adolescents in crisis. Background Founder of the Youth Restoration Project (YRP) in...

Helping Young Adults Overcome Mental Illness

Ben Robinson and Cheryl Wallace, President and Vice-President of Rose Hill Center in Michigan, a mental health therapy center, were interviewed by Lon Woodbury, the host of Struggling Teens on L.A. Talk Radio, about the many problems connected with helping young people overcome mental illness. History In 2007, Ben Robinson was appointed President of Rose Hill Center , and he has more than thirty years...

How Canine Therapy Helps Adopted Kids

Ken Huey clarified to Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio how canine therapy works. He discussed how and why golden retrievers are pet dogs that work perfectly for kids with attachment disorders, especially if those kids are adopted. Background On Ken Huey and Change Academy of the Ozaarks After finishing his BA in English, Ken Huey got a Masters degree in Psychology from Florida State University. He...

The Guide On Single Sex Schools For At-Risk Teens

Lon Woodbury’s new Amazon Kindle publication, “Single Sex Schools & Programs” offers parents and therapists a broader understanding of the effect Single Sex Schools have on assisting at-risk teens develop much happier lives. Lon Woodbury is an Independent Educational Consultant who is helping parents discover the very best programs for their struggling adolescents through his...

How Restorative Justice Circles in Therapeutic Boarding Schools Is Working

Lisa Hester, Director of Student Life at Boulder Creek Academy, Idaho, talked to L. A. Talk Radio host Lon Woodbury about how restorative justice circles in therapeutic boarding schools actually worked. She described how this procedure had been instrumental in 2012 in improving her entire school. Despite some early resistance by teachers to use this therapeutic program, it proved its value over time...

Blended Families Not The Brady Bunch

Tricia Powe, an Executive at Stepfamily Systems Co-parenting Center, talked with Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio about exactly why the numerous types of stepfamilies and blended families are not the Brady Bunch. Background Tricia Powe is a co-parenting mediator and stepfamily assimilation strategist. She is also a top researcher and nonprofit pathfinder. Her personal experience as a stepfamily member...

Voyage of Self-Discovery: Who Am I?

Monday, May 20, 2012 Interview by Lon Woodbury Randy Russell was the guest on L.A. Talk Radio by Lon Woodbury. He was asked to talk about the subject, “Who Am I? Our Trip of Self-Discovery.” This is an essential question in the lives of everyone, young and old alike, and answering it satisfactorily can make the difference between a purposeful and an unintentional life. About Randy Russell Since...

Family Problems: When Young Adults Still Need To Grow Up

Jayne Selby-Longnecker, founder, previous director and Chief Executive Officer of Benchmark Transitions in California, the Golden State, explained to Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio about the types of problems that emerge when young adults still need to grow up. About Jayne Selby-Longnecker and Benchmark Transitions Jayne Selby-Longnecker holds a B.A. from the University of Missouri and an M.A. in...

Kids of Unbalanced Marriages

Hellen Chen, international workshop facilitator on marriage and family matters and author of “The Matchmaker of the Century” talked to Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio about children of unbalanced marriages. The discussion focused on how parents can create a marriage balanced between work, family and relationships. Hellen Chen Hellen Chen from Los Angeles, California, is an international...